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Drilling under Pa.’s ‘Gasland’ town has been banned since 2010. It’s coming back
“I was played a fool,” said one resident, who will have a gas well running under her land. “This was the most egregious betrayal I’ve experienced."
2 years ago
Wind farm off New Jersey likely to ‘adversely affect’ but not kill whales, feds say
NOAA said there should be no impact to any critical habitat for the North Atlantic right whale, only 360 or so of which remain in the world.
2 years ago
Drexel University added to list of schools under investigation for discrimination
The Department of Education has not released details on any specific incidents being investigated.
2 years ago
Alleged ‘Fairmount Park rapist’ charged in 2003 rape, murder of medical student Rebecca Park
In 2021, a DNA analysis helped create a series of composite sketches of the man believed responsible for the assaults.
2 years ago
Hamas leader visits Cairo as talks over another Gaza cease-fire gather pace
Ismail Haniyeh’s visit Wednesday is part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and swap of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
2 years ago
Rep. Scott Perry told to hand over hundreds of texts and emails to FBI in 2020 election probe
The ruling, late Monday, came more than a year after Perry’s personal cellphone was seized by federal authorities.
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Rite Aid banned from facial recognition tech use for 5 years after faulty theft targeting in stores
Rite Aid said it disagrees with the allegations, though the company is pleased to reach an agreement to resolve the issue
2 years ago
Administrative election errors rise as Pa. counties struggle to keep voting officials
Election experts, as well as the Pa. Department of State, agree the increase is linked to turnover and loss of experience at local voting offices.
2 years ago
What about Bob? Some N.J. Democrats want Menendez to move on so they can fight for his Senate seat
“They’re already assuming he’s toast,” said one polling expert.
2 years ago
A long budget impasse and partisan standoffs dominated the Pa. legislature in 2023
In 2023, the General Assembly got off to a slow start, weathered a long budget impasse, and saw deep partisan divides. They say 2024 may improve.
2 years ago
Chopper 6 crash kills 2 workers at Action News; cause under investigation
The pilot and photographer died as a result of the helicopter crash Tuesday night as they returned from an assignment at the Jersey Shore.
2 years ago
Rubber hits the road for Sixers’ arena proposal with marathon design review
The team announced its plans more than a year ago, but the official part of the process is just getting started.
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Listen 1:142023 in photos: Philly chases sporting feats and political firsts
Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.
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Police believe a man charged in a series of machete attacks last month is also responsible for a 2003 murder and several sexual assaults near Fairmount Park.
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Listen 1:22When a person’s heart has stopped due to cold, hospitals pump warm liquid into the space around their lungs to try to revive them.
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